Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante
Atlanta, GA 30363
Phone: (404) 872-3902
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Spring Street NW
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-12am
Editorial Review for Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante – by Jennifer Soong
The Scene
There's no velvet rope, but the dark-tinted doors, dangling chandeliers and sheer curtains signal that Hollywood royalty, like Ashton Kutcher and his L.A. entourage, may feel right at home here. Glamour pusses stride along the sleek bar, but it's so dim you have to squint to spy any VIP scenesters. Ivory leather curved booths offer a bit of space and privacy. Frazzled black-clad servers dart around the room, attempting to keep up with the background techno beats.
The Food
The mostly Italian menu is divvied into small sampler plates and main entrees. As an appetizer or a main course, handmade gnocchi, drenched in a pesto sauce, are plump, sweet and filling. Lightly seared scallops scampi surround a hearty lobster risotto cake. The signature osso buco dish doesn't disappoint with succulent braised veal firmly planted on a bed of saffron risotto. For a truly decadent finish, opt for the banana split.
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Insider Tips
On the MenuThe salmon entree changes daily, so ask the server for a complete description.
Fun FactBe on the lookout for more hot spots in Atlantic Station from The Dolce Group including Geisha House and Ten Pin Alley.
User Reviews for Dolce Enoteca e Ristorante
08/02/2008 Posted by mgbp0
Like many of the other reviewers, I found this restaurant to be highly overpriced and overrated. I was taken there for my birthday and really regret it. While the ambiance and decorations are great, cool bathrooms don't make up for what the place lacked. Drinks were overpriced, but that's not surprising in Atlanta. The food was awful; they seemed to mess up the simplest items! My sister ordered the calamari and asked it not be spicy, unfortunately the dish was very spicy when it showed up almost 45 minutes later. My parents had the pasta and were not impressed, they said FIGO tasted better. I got a strip steak and was shocked- when I pay $30 for a piece of steak I expect it to be a good cut and not overcooked to the point of dryness. As another reviewer commented, we had 2 servers which made things extremely confusing. It seems we never got what we needed for the table (silverware, napkins, etc). They tried to make the experience better by giving me a free dessert, but I don't think I had more than 2 bites. It was bland and I didn't want to waste the calories when I could go to Brusters and be more satisfied. Overall, I would not recommend this place to anyone who appreciates good food and fine dining. For the money, head over to Antica Posta- real Italian food.
Pros: pretty lighting
Cons: quality, taste, and price of food, along with service and parking
07/31/2008 Posted by lalababy
Monday nights are half off (except for drinks). So go crazy with the menu! Try everything if your stomach allows it. I loved the clam linguine and my soup. I don't think it's too much Italian, but it does give off an American kick to it all. Dark and cool, the music is good and the atmosphere is nice and relaxing.
Pros: Monday specials, atmosphere, service
Cons: none so far
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